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1DAT, MARCH 11. IMS. TVS BARXWRLL PBOPLB-SBiTINRL, RAR1CWRLL, SOUTH CAROUHJI 2* D BY JOHN kMP . GRATITUDE & ’j I doubt if people are bom with this admirable quality. If an infant smiles at his admirer, he just feels good about something pleasing—that’s all; he hardly renders the smile as a recompense; his symptom is one of amusement, when we come to think about it. I gave my very small grandson some small coins. He hurried with them to his toy-bank and put them in, apparently much pleased at the increase in his wealth. His mother, who saw the transaction, asked firmly, “Now, what do you say?” A very conventional “Thank you” came, wholly meaningless. Not that I expected something in return for my very trifling generosity—no, not that—but I have always been a student of human nature, accustomed to drawing inferences therefrom. . There are a great many grown-up children in the sartie category with my little grandson; they are the recipients of gifts of many times more value than the pennies I bestowed, yet—they forget to say anything. We are richly blessed in priceless days; in food, clothing, health, loved ones and social contacts with our fellow-men. I cannot think of anything good that may not be mine, if I set about obtaining it in the right way. • The wonder is, why do I forget the golden privilege of being grateful, and of saying so. I could not live a single hour without this wholesome environ ment of mirie. Light illuminates my pathway; air revives the weariness from humble though faithful effort; moisture and dryness preserve my physical balance; gentle night affords its balmy sources; friends and loved ones awaken the best within me. , Who so indifferent as to harbor ingratitude? What do you say? miy&ctvh Bjr Helena f?ubinstm uL! Hrirmt Lips ftrtrr part but that they show Of precious pearls a double r<nv. —Sir Sidney. Beautiful teeth arc truly a bridge to Itcauty. And the condition of the teeth has a definite and decided effect upon one’s morale, too. It is only natural to desire to hide lad points, and for this reason we find, not in frequently, women and girls who twist the face into all sorts of con- tort ions to keep from revealing neg lected teeth. To preserve the shape of your nv»uth it is most important to nave an extracted tooth replaced as quickly as possible with a false one. and for false teeth to Ik* fitted carefully and correctly so that the top of the gums will extend will up under the In*— almost to th< t' ;• < • tin nose. c\en if a deep \ must !>c made for the l;p cord in front. iThe world is just reemering from an orgy of tooth extraction which was undoubtedly brought about by the excess publicity gi\en to the X- Kay and its uses in dentistry. The X- Kay disclosed the fact that many teeth were abscessed at the roots, thus dis charging |M»isot!S throughout the system and causing all kinds of phy sical troubles. Now, however, the pcndftlum has swung back and great stress is being laid upon oral hygiene and preventive dentistry. Now—like the Chinese and their physicians—wise people pay their dentists to issurc the health of their teeth—and from the viewpoint of mouth beauty and health, this is undoubtedly a far better thing. Everywhere intelligent people have reacted to the sensible suggestion that they should visit their dentists every six months. For whether the teeth themselves are in need of recondi tioning or not, they do need sensible and scientific cleaning to remove the tartar deposits and generally to im prove both health and appearance The mouth hartiors germs which affect not only the teeth hut the entire system. Antiseptic washes are .v simple and effective form of mouth hygiene. Salt water is excellent; so are boracic acid and milk of magnesia solutions. The teeth should be brushed after each meal. If you are in doubt about the acid condition of* your mouth, litmus paper, which is purchasable at any pharmacy, w ill unable you to test for acidity, and proper care of the teeth will do much to correct it. Altogether—the care of the teeth may be boiled down to regular dental supervision and absolute cleanliness. And that is little enough when you realize the important relationship your teeth bear to youf general appearance. A pretty mouth needs pretty teeth to complement its beauty. fatuq/fufa&fo' tilts /+r th* A/tncu hart Wc arc apt to overlook the decora tive possibility of the bird cage which, when good to look at, adds a most homelike touch to rooms. The new cages are very attractive and can be had in dozens of colors —green, blue, red, coral, Persian sil ver and combinations of the same colors. In general they will be found in brass, finished in a great variety of colors applied by the duco process just as cars are finished; or they mav be light-weight cages made of a substance that resembles imitation ivory. With seed cups colored to match, with graceful tassels and wrought stands or wall brackets they become bird “residences” rather than cages —and fit charmingly into all schemes of decoration. An Economical Menu Cream of com soup Beef patties Escalloped potatoes Harvard beets / . __ .Pear salad Fresh cocoanut cake Coffee. Eggs Stuffed with Shrimp For a delicious salad try this one: Cat hard-boiled eggs in half, remove yolks and mix to a smooth paste with mayonnaizc and chopped >hnmp, blended with w hipped-cream mayon naise. Refill the egg shells, place on crisp shredded lettuce, top with dres sing, garnish with capers or chopped pickle. Fried Celery * * Cut celery in inch pieces, and cook until tender in salted water. Drain, dip in a standard batter and fry to a light brown in beef suet or butter. * Ever Stew Bananas? Peel six bananas and slice them. In a saucepan put ^ cup sugar and Yi cup water; add the bananas and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and stew for half an hour or until the fruit is very soff. Serve cold, with whipped cream or plain cream, if preferred. Walnut Cookies . , 4 \ • i -- Beat together an egg and a cup of sufcar; add 2 tablespoons of flour sifted with a pinch of salt; then add a cup of crushed or chopped walnuts. Drop by spoonfuls on' a buttered bak ing sheet and bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. Apple Improves Vegetable Soup When you make an old-fashioned vegetable soup, add a diced apple and the flavor will be greatly improved. To Treat Bruised Spots Apply a cloth w rung out in very hot water and renew frequently until pain ceases, and discoloration will not follow. >■ RECEIVED! A New Supply of TYPEWRITER RIBBONS FOR r Remington, Royal and Underwood # ' V Machines. 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